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Stovetop Steak Bites with Caramelized Onion–Mushroom Gloss + Quick Mustard Greens

A posh, savory nibble: beef steak bites with caramelized onions and mushrooms, plus a quick warm mustard-green sauté. Feels “steakhouse,” but packs and reheats like a dream—great with scotch.

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Ingredients

  • Certified Angus Beef Choice Top Round Steak (1 Steak) 1 lb, cut into 3/4-inch cubes $11.99/lb
  • Jumbo Yellow Onions 1/2 lb, thinly sliced $1.49/lb
  • Kroger® Whole Baby Bella Mushrooms (or sliced) 8 oz, sliced $3.69/8 oz
  • Curly Mustard Greens 1/2 bunch, chopped $2.49 each
  • Garlic 2 cloves, minced $1.50 each
  • Pompeii® Lemon Juice 1–2 tsp (optional for greens) $2.50
  • Pantry: olive oil or butter 2–3 tbsp total
  • Pantry: salt, black pepper to taste
  • Pantry: Worcestershire or soy sauce (optional) 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Cut steak into 3/4-inch cubes; season with salt and plenty of black pepper.
  2. Sear: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over high heat. Brown steak bites in 2 batches (so they sear, not steam), ~2 minutes per side. Remove to a bowl.
  3. Onion-mushroom pan: Lower to medium-high. Add 1 tbsp butter/oil, then onions; cook 5–7 min until browned. Add mushrooms and cook 5–6 min until deeply golden. Add garlic 30 sec. Splash in 1 tsp Worcestershire/soy (optional).
  4. Return steak bites and toss 30–60 sec to coat (keep them juicy).
  5. Greens: In the same pan (or a second), wilt chopped mustard greens with a splash of water and pinch of salt; finish with 1–2 tsp lemon juice if you want brightness.
  6. Transport/reheat: Pack steak bites with onions/mushrooms together (they protect the meat). Microwave in short bursts (30 sec at a time) until just warm.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $10–16

Health notes: Protein-forward. Add extra greens if you want it lighter; keep portions bite-sized for an event.

Drink pairing: Scotch pairing: works especially well with richer, slightly smoky drams; the onion/mushroom umami is a great bridge. Offer a little lemon on the greens to keep it lively.

Why it works: no wines found

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